LYDIA J. CHELIMO
Nairobi
Summary
As a Certified Human Resource professional in Kenya, I excel at aligning the Authority’s strategic vision with operational expertise to drive organizational growth. With over 15 years of experience in Human Resource Development, including 7 years in administration and staff welfare, I am a results-driven HR leader. I have a skilled in developing and implementing HR and administrative policies, engagement initiatives, and welfare programs to enhance workplace satisfaction and productivity. Additionally, I optimize administrative operations, fostering a positive work culture, and streamlining processes for greater efficiency.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Ag. Manager Administration and Staff Welfare
KAA
01.2024 - Current
- Develops and implements a strategy to maximize on efficient and cost effective use of office utilities and services
- Implement Policies, procedures, and programs within the framework of OSH Act 2007
- Facilitate both Local and foreign Travel for staff
- Coordinates Staff welfare activities
- Coordinates purchase and distribution of staff uniforms
- Ensure effective management and insurance of the Authorities vehicles
- Ensures timely payment of utility bills for service providers
- Supervising Contracted Service providers to ensure compliance with the contract requirements and the Service Level Agreements (SLA’s)
- Prepare and Monitor Administration & staff welfare budget
- Liaises with Engineering department on the maintenance of the premises and to ensure serviceability of the office facilities
- Overseeing the performance evaluation in the section
- Coordinates with relevant departments to ensure the provision of necessary utilities and assets
- Provides leadership and development to the Administration team
Human Resource Officer Staff Welfare Head Office
KAA
Nairobi
01.2017 - 01.2024
- Prepares and processes staff welfare benefits.
- Liaises with Procurement on the purchase and distribution of staff uniforms.
- Supervising staff, welfare, and contracted service providers to ensure compliance with the contract requirements and the Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
- Prepare the Administration and Staff Welfare budget.
- Facilitating sporting activities in the organization and supervising the running of the gym facility.
- Provides support to the stations in the management of company houses/estate so as to ensure general maintenance of the houses/estate
- From time to time since 2017 I have been appointed to act in the position of Manager Administration & Staff Welfare while the manager was away on official duties
Human Resource & Administration Officer
Wilson Airport & Northern Region
08.2011 - 06.2017
- Develop and implement HR policies and procedures in line with organizational goals
- Ensure effective management and insurance of the Authorities vehicles
- Implement Policies, procedures, and programs within the framework of OSH Act 2007
- Coordinates process of issuance and distribution of staff uniforms within the WAP &Northern Region
- Ensures timely payment of utility bills for service providers
- Manage service contracts with vendors, ensuring cost-effectiveness and efficiency
- Oversee the management of office facilities, assets, and supplies
- Facilitate new employee onboarding and training activities
- Ensure compliance with labor laws, company policies, and industry best practices
- Handle employee relations, grievances, and disciplinary actions
- Conduct training needs assessments and facilitate employee development programs
- Offer administrative support
Human Resource & Administrator
JKIA
07.2008 - 04.2010
- Coordinates process of issuance and distribution of staff uniforms
- Ensure effective management and insurance of the Authorities vehicles
- Ensures timely payment of utility bills for service providers
- Facilitate the process of developing job description/ Person specification
- Updating the employee profiles in the SAP system
- Prepare and monitor station HR section budget
- Developing skill inventory for future reference in recruitment process
Human Resource & Administrator
HQ
04.2010
- Participating in preparation of recruitment process
- Facilitate the process of developing job description/ Person specification
- Updating the employee profiles in the SAP system
- Developing skill inventory for future reference in recruitment process
- Generation Monthly HR reports for decision making
Education
Masters of Business Administration - Human Resource Option
University of Nairobi
01.2014
Higher Diploma - Human Resource Management
IHRM
01.2009
Bachelor degree of Arts - Social Science
Catholic University of Eastern Africa
12-2007
Diploma - Business Management
Kenya Institute of Management
06-2002
O`Level Education - K.C.S.E
Kituro High School
01.1993
Skills
- Staff Welfare & Employee Engagement
- HR Policy Development
- Vendor & Facility Management
- Budgeting & Cost Control
- Proactive management program
- Sports Management training
- Governance & strategy for knowledge and development
- HR Business Leadership training
- Basic Occupational Safety and Health Training
- Transformational leadership
- HR Raising star
- HR Officers & Assistance training
- Airport Environmental Management
Personal Information
- Nationality: Kenyan
- Marital Status: Married
- Religion: Christian
Languages
- Fluent in English
- Fluent in Kiswahili
References
- Alfred Barango, Senior Manager Revenue Budgeting, Aga Khan Education Service Kenya, Box 440, Nairobi, 00100, Barongoalfred@yahoo.com, 0732815519
- Dr. Joseph Rotumoi, Senior Lecturer, University of Kabianga, Jrotumoi@kabianga.ac.ke, 0721729952
- Ruth Kimosop, Agricultural Development Authority, P. O. Box 495, Uhuru Gardens, Nairobi, jk.ruth@yahoo.com, 0712878040
Hobbies and Interests
- Socializing
- Community development
- Sporting activities
Personal Qualities And Skills
Leadership skills, Integrity, Emotional Intelligence, Communication Skills, Adaptability, Staff Welfare & Employee Engagement, HR Policy Development, Vendor & Facility Management, Budgeting & Cost Control, Proactive management program 2023 (ESAMI), Sports Management training KECOSO, Governance & strategy for knowledge and development (HAM International), HR Business Leadership training 2023, Basic Occupational Safety and Health Training, Transformational leadership, HR Raising star, HR Officers & Assistance training (2022), Airport Environmental Management
Certifications And Professional Membership
- Certified Human Resource Professional Kenya (CHRP(K)), HS2828
- Member of IHRM, 3099
- Senior Management Professional Course, Vantage Africa School of Leadership, 2025
Id
13067451
Proficiency In Computer Skills
- General IT Skills
- Data management, report generation, and document processing
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and data analysis functions)
- Experienced in SAP HR & administrative modules, Personnel module, Material Management module, and Other SAP modules
Timeline
Ag. Manager Administration and Staff Welfare
KAA
01.2024 - Current
Human Resource Officer Staff Welfare Head Office
KAA
01.2017 - 01.2024
Human Resource & Administration Officer
Wilson Airport & Northern Region
08.2011 - 06.2017
Human Resource & Administrator
HQ
04.2010
Human Resource & Administrator
JKIA
07.2008 - 04.2010
Masters of Business Administration - Human Resource Option
University of Nairobi
Higher Diploma - Human Resource Management
IHRM
Bachelor degree of Arts - Social Science
Catholic University of Eastern Africa
Diploma - Business Management
Kenya Institute of Management
O`Level Education - K.C.S.E
Kituro High School
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